Dawn George
Round Rock,TX
Summary
Seasoned RN Home Infusion Nurse with 20+ years of experience. Handles patient case files to identify home infusion needs, prepare necessary medications and equipment for home visits and administer treatments. Dedicated professional helping patients achieve health from comfort of homes. Attentive nursing professional presenting high level of care, patient assistance and IV medication infusion during each shift. Considered hardworking and driven. Ready for new opportunity to apply exceptional nursing skills in infusion or management setting. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Home Infusion Nurse
OptumRx
01.2022 - Current
- Performed infusion, patient assessments and monitored 20 plus patients to fulfill emergency needs and provide psychosocial support.
- Supported account executives and clinical liaisons by providing educational programs or visits to referrals sources as requested.
- Refilled and programmed intrathecal pumps for chronic pain and spasticity patients.
- Conducted pre-discharge patient assessments in hospital or clinic setting when appropriate, submitting required patient care documentation and reports.
- Collaborated with administrative and pharmacy staff to plan refill scheduling and deliveries of medications.
- Instructed patients and caregivers in standard care, developed and revised individual plans of care and implemented physician orders.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
RN Branch Manager
Angels Care Home Health
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Led successful team comprised of more than 10 including RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees
RN Care Component Specialist
Angels Care Home Health
01.2016 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses for more than 10 patients a week.
- Provided complete admission assessments on all patients onboarding, direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ02.2021
Associate of Science - RN Nursing
Cisco College
Cisco, TX08.2016
LVN Nursing
Cisco College
Cisco, TX08.1997
Skills
- Accurate Documentation
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Health Information Access
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Patient Examination
- Clear Patient Communication
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Nursing Consultation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Treatment Preparation
- PICC Lines
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Operational Standards
- IV Administration
- Medical Supply Management
- Patient Interaction
- Infection Control Procedures
- Hydration Fluids
- Safety Protocols
- Delegation and Motivation
- Central Venous Lines
Timeline
RN Home Infusion Nurse
OptumRx
01.2022 - Current
RN Branch Manager
Angels Care Home Health
06.2020 - 09.2021
RN Care Component Specialist
Angels Care Home Health
01.2016 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - BSN Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - RN Nursing
Cisco College
LVN Nursing
Cisco College
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